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License & Permit Bonds 08.04.2020

What are Private Investigator Bonds?

Private investigators, also known as private detectives, private eyes, and inquiry agents, are hired to gather evidence and clues for private clients and court cases. Private investigators gather and verify different types of information for…
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What are Private Investigator Bonds?
License & Permit Bonds 07.29.2020

North Carolina Bowling Alleys Resume

On Tuesday, a North Carolina state judge ruled to block a part of Governor Roy Cooper’s executive orders designed to handle the COVID-19 pandemic. Judge James Gale launched a preliminary injunction applying to each of…
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North Carolina Bowling Alleys Resume
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 07.29.2020

Digital Banking App Dave Suffers from Security Breach

The banking app Dave announced they had encountered a security breach after a cyber-hacker published the sensitive information of over seven million users on a public forum. The company stated the security breach stemmed from a…
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Digital Banking App Dave Suffers from Security Breach
ERISA 07.29.2020

Arkansas Teacher Pension Sues Allianz Global Investors for Fiduciary Breaches

The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, or ATRS, has filed a lawsuit against Allianz Global Investors to restore over $774 million in losses allegedly suffered due to negligence, fiduciary and contractual breaches of duty. The suit…
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Arkansas Teacher Pension Sues Allianz Global Investors for Fiduciary Breaches
ERISA 07.27.2020

Does ERISA Apply to Me?

If you are a plan fiduciary, you must be fluent in ERISA compliance. If you are not, this is the perfect time to understand what ERISA is and how you can become compliant! What exactly is…
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Does ERISA Apply to Me?
ERISA 07.27.2020

Koch Industries Hit with Excessive Fee Lawsuit

Koch Industries is now charged with excessive recordkeeping fees by current and former plan participants in the Georgia-Pacific Hourly Plan. The lawsuit against Koch Industries, Koch Business Solutions, and the Koch Benefits Administrative Committee alleges…
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Koch Industries Hit with Excessive Fee Lawsuit
Contract Surety 07.27.2020

Colorado Governor Sets Alcohol Restrictions

Refill, please! Governor Jared Polis of Colorado announced he is reducing call hours from 2 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the next 30 days. However, this rule does not restrict restaurants and bars from operating past 10…
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Colorado Governor Sets Alcohol Restrictions
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 07.27.2020

Man Charged in Retirement Accounts Theft Case

An individual was recently found guilty of three counts of bank fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. A federal grand jury charged Hoa Vo of Santa Ana, California, with siphoning hundreds of thousands…
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Man Charged in Retirement Accounts Theft Case
Contract Surety 07.27.2020

June Construction Employment Skyrockets

Great news for contractors! Per an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America, or AGC, employment within the construction province has bloomed from May to June in 31 states and the District of Columbia. “The…
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June Construction Employment Skyrockets